One of our most ambitious (and rewarding) projects we’ve taken on was the restoration of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC. In November 2018, the Renwick Gallery restoration project received the AIA COTE 2018 Top Ten Award, the industry’s premier program … [Read more...]
St. Cloud Window Helps Schmidt Brewery Building Secure Place On National Register
One of the most iconic buildings in St. Paul history is the Schmidt Brewing Company. Unfortunately, after its heyday the building sat dormant for more than a decade. Now, it has a new life. Just in October 2018, the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District was listed on the National Register … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part Two)
(PART TWO OF TWO) Part One focused on the common issues that plague older commercial windows, the challenges of restoring them and how to know when it’s time to replace windows. Part Two focuses on the best method of replacing older commercial windows, and the concerns and common issues with … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part One)
(PART ONE OF TWO) There are common deficiencies that plague older commercial windows, due simply to the technology that was available when they were manufactured. They simply were not built to the same standard as today’s windows, resulting in premature aging and damage. As such, it may be … [Read more...]
